Keh Bin Chong Fcca, Cia, Cisa Email & Phone Number

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• Implement risk-based audit plan that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the Internal Audit team in conducting comprehensive audits and provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure that audit efforts were efficiently managed and focused on key risks and issues.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Board of Directors, and worked collaboratively with them to develop and implement remedial action plans.
• Built and led a high-performing internal audit team that provides valuable insights and added value to the organization.
• Established and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including management, regulators, and external auditors.

Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, MY

• Internal Controls:
• Initiated the implementation of the Internal Controls Programme for 10 Operations Departments.
• Conducted end-to-end Thematic Reviews on certain scopes with high priority, such as Anti-Money Laundering Operations and Policy Servicing, resulting in reduction of turnaround time, detection of non-compliance against.
• Administered new Risk and Compliance initiatives and guided 10 Operations Departments to identify and manage the risks for their respective processes.
• Acted as the First Line of Defence for all Operations Departments to detect and improve controls and regulatory gaps.Operational Resilience:
• Led the Crisis Management Team during the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively implementing Business Continuity strategies to address risks, including health and safety, cybersecurity, and information security.

Singapore, SG

• Led audit on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism to perform validation on the processes surrounding the implementation of new AML System.
• Performed risk-based audit on Product Development process, dealing with up to seven departments, including Actuarial Product Pricing, Product Development, IT, Operations and Systems Support, New Business, Claims, and.
• Led audit on General Insurance Actuarial Valuation and coordinated with a guest auditor from Life Insurance Actuarial team for specialist expertise.
• Performed audit on Group Medical Insurance, covering processes and controls relating to the Sales and Marketing team, from Agency Management, Training, to Product Documentation, Pricing, and Scheme Set-Up.
• Tracked and validated management action plans from various audits, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Supervisory Letter, and external audit management letter points.
• Represented Internal Audit Department to sit in the monthly Senior Management Team meetings as independent party for one of the Great Eastern entities.

London, GB

• Conducted full audit cycles, covering Processes & Controls and Regulatory Audits such as Sales Quality, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Outsourcing, and ad-hoc audits required by regulators.
• Communicated regularly with stakeholders, including Management and Regional Audit Teams, to facilitate smooth execution of audits.
• Provided recommendations to Management for improving internal controls in high-risk areas based on audit findings.
• Ensured completion of management action plans by maintaining regular updates with auditees towards resolution of audit issues.

London, GB

• Evaluated and monitored risk and controls, reported operational losses, and presented observations to the Executive Committee.
• Conducted the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Assessment independently, while collaborating with multiple department heads for input.
• Conducted a thematic review of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Screening processes in preparation for the Monitor's visit.
• Spearheaded the adoption of Volcker Rules in collaboration with Investment, Finance, and Compliance Departments.

London, GB

• Provided audit assurance for financial services companies, including Life, General insurers, Takaful operators, reinsurance, insurance brokers, insurance adjusters, and banks..
• Assisted in the acquisition audit of a major insurer, identifying and recommending improvements to the claims process and financial systems.
• Identified and corrected deficiencies in the finance department's systems to improve accuracy of actuarial calculations and recommended solutions for inconsistencies in insurance deposits calculations.

Bsc (Hons) In Applied Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants, Accounting, Audit And Assurance, Business Analysis, Business Law, Taxation

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